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Āreka
City in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples, Ethiopia
Overview
Āreka is a lively mid-sized city in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples region of Ethiopia, home to over 84,500 residents. Known for its lively markets, friendly community, and rich local culture, the city is a gateway to the lush southern highlands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ethiopia
Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples
Population
84,500
Time Zone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Coordinates
7.07°, 37.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$447
Local Cost
$216
Local Income
$100
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
21.2°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
6.3°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1539 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SXU
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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